News from Adriana

[Adriana Mangus]

Hi,

Hope everyone is doing well.

1. After going back and forth, first with my medical condition and second with some uneasy feelings I had but couldn't explain, the cruise was cancelled.

It turned out to be a blessing from the sky. My mother was admitted to the hospital Thursday August 12 for a middle stroke, it turned out her left leg had no circulation and it was turning blue. We --brothers and sisters had little time to react to what ensued after her first days in the hospital. The medical internist decided that it was better to have my mother's leg amputated. We struggled with the decision but had no choice nor time but to consent to the procedure. It was either leave it alone, or let the infection take over her entire body--wich it would have been too painful and horrendous for anyone to witnessed. Right after surgery she went into cardiac arrest, and a few hours later she was gone. My mother was buried Friday, August 20th. Please say a prayer for my mother, her name was Fernanda Garcia.

2. Now this. After waiting for about six weeks, Kaiser approved my participation in the TDM1 Trial.
I'm greatful to have finally have been given the ok by the Insurance company. The first cycle will start September 7th. I'm also asking for prayers for me, for the drugs to work in my body and also to get a relief from the harsh chemo drugs I've been receiving from the last seven years.

I know I'm asking too much from you, but under these circumstances, I know you can understand my needs.

I will keep you posted as the trial progresses.

Much love to you,

Adriana